Project Updates: March

Scroll down to see weekly updates regarding the current
status of the project, and any other interesting news.

March 1 - 7

This week was dedicated to electronics and wiring. To enable fast prototyping, a somewhat messy workspace can be excused. The associated image gives an idea of the state of the wiring of the system during the earlier testing phase. However, with the critical functionality implemented, it was now time to clean up the vicinity of the device, and ensure proper organization of the electronics. A case has been designed to hold the microcontrollers and the motor driver boards. Wires were grouped together in a systematic manner. Power supplies were validated to ensure that the correct voltage and current levels are being supplied to the connected actuators. Heat dissipation was examined.

Image (Left): Motor Driver boards connected to the Arduino.

March 8 - 14

As the project draws to a close, the final touches were made to our medical device. The code to enable the autonomous suturing process was completed. Communication between the Raspberry Pi and the Arduino over the serial interface was confirmed to be working as intended. The remainder of the week was spent preparing for the Engineering Symposium. We are as excited to present our medical device to the general public as we hope that you are to see the culmination of our efforts over the past several months. Be sure to visit our station during the Engineering Symposium to see the final results of our Capstone Project!

Image (Right): Preview of the Completed Suturing Device

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